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3 Days to Live
The people closest to you can be your most dangerous enemies in this heart-pounding collection of three thrillers from master of suspense and New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.
3 Days to Live : A CIA-agent bride is on her European honeymoon when she and her husband are poisoned—leaving her seventy-two hours to take revenge (with Duane Swierczynski).
Women and Children First : When a deal goes bad on a tech executive in Washington, DC, he turns an order to kill his family into a chance to relive his military glory days (with Bill Schweigart).
The A Los Angeles doctor trusts her two housekeepers, but when she’s murdered in a botched attempt to steal drugs, the pair of grifters vie to control their former employer’s estate—facing off against the Russian mob (with Julie Margaret Hogben).
3 Days to Live : A CIA-agent bride is on her European honeymoon when she and her husband are poisoned—leaving her seventy-two hours to take revenge (with Duane Swierczynski).
Women and Children First : When a deal goes bad on a tech executive in Washington, DC, he turns an order to kill his family into a chance to relive his military glory days (with Bill Schweigart).
The A Los Angeles doctor trusts her two housekeepers, but when she’s murdered in a botched attempt to steal drugs, the pair of grifters vie to control their former employer’s estate—facing off against the Russian mob (with Julie Margaret Hogben).
400 pages, Hardcover
First published February 14, 2023
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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June 13, 2023
3 stories. Lots of irritations. Not worth the effort. 1 of 10 stars
April 2, 2023
I have loved James Patterson's book for years and looked forward to receiving this one. I knew Mr. Patterson had been collaborating with other authors for some time but this is the first book I have read that is a result of this arrangement. There are three short stories, the first of which is the best in my opinion. None reach the high quality of Mr. Patterson's previous books.
My thanks to the publisher, Grand Central, for my copy of this book. #Goodreads Giveaway
My thanks to the publisher, Grand Central, for my copy of this book. #Goodreads Giveaway
March 10, 2023
Not bad, 3 short stories all involving murder and horrible people!
February 9, 2023
The first of these stories was good, easy to follow and I enjoyed it immensely.
I can not say the same for the other 2. They didn’t flow and I found there were too many characters in the third story.
I can not say the same for the other 2. They didn’t flow and I found there were too many characters in the third story.
March 30, 2023
While James Patterson appears keep to keep collaborating with others, his choice of ‘second chair’ usually helps to explain the calibre of the published work. In this collection of novellas, Patterson teams up with three authors to create stories that differ greatly from one another. The titular piece is first and strongest, though all three have elements worth exploring and the reader is surely in for something completely different, should they read them back to back (to back). Proof that Patterson’s work differs greatly and that collaborators influence the final product more than not, this is something for readers to debate as they dissect each piece.
3 Days to Live (with Duane Swierczynski)
When Samatha Bell-Drexel arrives in Berlin for her honeymoon, she expects time to recharge and spend with her husband, Kevin. However, things soon turn on their head when Kevin is killed by some form of poison in their hotel and Samantha in infected with the same toxin. A former CIA agent, Samantha can only wonder who might have struck, targeting her for past indiscretions. When her doctor gives her only 72 hours to live, Samantha goes on a rampage, trying to discover who killed Kevin and how she might defy the odds as she must face her past head-on. No one is safe and nothing is quite as it seems.
Women and Children First (with Bill Schweigart)
Chase Weldon was a successful tech executive working in Washington. As with any business, there are highs and lows. Some can weather the storm better than others. After someone takes offence to his decisions and orders him to kill his family, Weldon knows that he’s in deep. Working to stay one step ahead of these crazed fools, Weldon thinks back to his life in the military and decides to turn the tables hunting down those who would have him lose it all!
The Housekeepers (with Julie Margaret Hogben)
Dr. Elizabeth Parks is a respected doctor in Los Angeles, who’s taken the time to set up a facility for those in hospice. When she is approached by two LAPD detectives to discuss the murder of one patient, Dr. Parks is baffled. However, this is minor compared to the crimes being committed right under her nose by the two women she employs as housekeepers. These women have been working for the wealthy over a period of time, stealing their jewelry and pawning it for money. When the ruse is discovered, Dr. Parks is targeted to silence her, leaving the two Russian women to vie for control of the property and its riches. They did not expect the Russian mob to enter the fray and turn a bloody mess into a massacre.
What a varied collection within this publication. Each of the three authors who collaborated alongside James Patterson brought their own flavouring, which is readily apparent when reading the pieces. While all three have merit, I would say that the strongest is surely the first, the titular novella for this collection. Patterson and Swierczynski appear to have a great handle on things and keep the reader in the middle of the action throughout. The middle piece is highly technical and while it has some decent plot movement, the narrative can get bogged down and leave the reader looking for an escape hatch. Patterson’s work with Hogben on the first piece was decent, with some potential in the narrative and plot emergence, but was not as gripping as I would have liked. A decent filler for me, though I like the explosive pieces and something with more meat. I applaud James Patterson bringing many authors together to showcase their wares, but would love to leave this ‘bestselling’ author to do his own thing to show quality and stop selling based on name recognition alone, while others create the foundation of the writing .
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson, Swierczynski, and Schweigart, as well as Madam Hogben, for keeping me entertained. I enjoyed the varied approaches taken, even if I was not gripped by all three pieces.
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3 Days to Live (with Duane Swierczynski)
When Samatha Bell-Drexel arrives in Berlin for her honeymoon, she expects time to recharge and spend with her husband, Kevin. However, things soon turn on their head when Kevin is killed by some form of poison in their hotel and Samantha in infected with the same toxin. A former CIA agent, Samantha can only wonder who might have struck, targeting her for past indiscretions. When her doctor gives her only 72 hours to live, Samantha goes on a rampage, trying to discover who killed Kevin and how she might defy the odds as she must face her past head-on. No one is safe and nothing is quite as it seems.
Women and Children First (with Bill Schweigart)
Chase Weldon was a successful tech executive working in Washington. As with any business, there are highs and lows. Some can weather the storm better than others. After someone takes offence to his decisions and orders him to kill his family, Weldon knows that he’s in deep. Working to stay one step ahead of these crazed fools, Weldon thinks back to his life in the military and decides to turn the tables hunting down those who would have him lose it all!
The Housekeepers (with Julie Margaret Hogben)
Dr. Elizabeth Parks is a respected doctor in Los Angeles, who’s taken the time to set up a facility for those in hospice. When she is approached by two LAPD detectives to discuss the murder of one patient, Dr. Parks is baffled. However, this is minor compared to the crimes being committed right under her nose by the two women she employs as housekeepers. These women have been working for the wealthy over a period of time, stealing their jewelry and pawning it for money. When the ruse is discovered, Dr. Parks is targeted to silence her, leaving the two Russian women to vie for control of the property and its riches. They did not expect the Russian mob to enter the fray and turn a bloody mess into a massacre.
What a varied collection within this publication. Each of the three authors who collaborated alongside James Patterson brought their own flavouring, which is readily apparent when reading the pieces. While all three have merit, I would say that the strongest is surely the first, the titular novella for this collection. Patterson and Swierczynski appear to have a great handle on things and keep the reader in the middle of the action throughout. The middle piece is highly technical and while it has some decent plot movement, the narrative can get bogged down and leave the reader looking for an escape hatch. Patterson’s work with Hogben on the first piece was decent, with some potential in the narrative and plot emergence, but was not as gripping as I would have liked. A decent filler for me, though I like the explosive pieces and something with more meat. I applaud James Patterson bringing many authors together to showcase their wares, but would love to leave this ‘bestselling’ author to do his own thing to show quality and stop selling based on name recognition alone, while others create the foundation of the writing .
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson, Swierczynski, and Schweigart, as well as Madam Hogben, for keeping me entertained. I enjoyed the varied approaches taken, even if I was not gripped by all three pieces.
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April 4, 2023
This is a book that contains three wonderful short stories. I gave the first one a 4, the second one a 5 and the third one a 4, thus receiving an overall total score of 4.3. No story was boring. The characters were surprising at times. There were no dull moments but instead, plenty of excitement. I wolfed this collection down in less than a day. If you need some fast, good reading this is the book for you.
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February 18, 2023First short story would have been better as a full length novel ... the other two stories were just rubbish.
I get James Patterson lending his name to everyone because he is a marketing genius but it would be nice if he actually wrote some of the stuff he puts his name on instead of releasing crap like this.
I get James Patterson lending his name to everyone because he is a marketing genius but it would be nice if he actually wrote some of the stuff he puts his name on instead of releasing crap like this.
March 2, 2023
This book contains three short stories. The first is ok. The second, I didn’t care for and third was the best to me. I wonder about JP since it seems he’s only doing short stories or putting his name on other people’s projects anymore.
February 17, 2023
3 days to live
I do not like short stories hidden in a book. I know James Patterson helps new authors get started but he had nothing to do with the writing of these 3 stories. I do not recommend reading these .
I do not like short stories hidden in a book. I know James Patterson helps new authors get started but he had nothing to do with the writing of these 3 stories. I do not recommend reading these .
March 1, 2023
Really enjoyed the first story the other two I found were just ok
March 2, 2023
3 Days to Live by James Patterson
8h 46m narrated by Anna Caputo, Corey Carthrew, and Ellen Archer 400 pages
Genre: Mystery, Adult Fiction, Thriller > Mystery Thriller
Featuring: Novellas, Honeymoon, Berlin, Germany; CIA, Military, Violence, Sports, Security, Technology, Mafia, Los Angeles, California, Drugs
Rating as a movie: R for violence
Songs for the soundtrack: "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones
My rating: ⭐️⭐️½
3 Days to Live by James Patterson and Duane Swierczynski, read by Anna Caputo ⭐️⭐️
Women and Children First by James Patterson and Bill Schweigart, read by Corey Carthrew ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Housekeepers by James Patterson and Julie Margaret Hogben, read by Ellen Archer ⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts: 📱27% 2:22:48 - 94 minutes into this story, which ends at 143 minutes, I got confused and knew I missed something. Because there is only a single track, I had to start over a scan back to 48 minutes for 5 minutes of lost content, but I couldn't just jump back, so I let it play. All in all, I wasn't feeling "3 Days to Live"; it was kind of boring, with a decent plot but nothing special. Setting a bookmark now.
📱33% 2:52:34 Women and Children First Ch. 5 - I don't know much about what's going on, and I honestly don't care. It's very jumpy between scenes and timelines. I'll try again in the morning, it's a bit dull at the moment, could be sleepiness.
📱61% 5:21:48 - This is the space between Women and Children First and The Housekeepers. I was very confused at the beginning of this story; it took a long time for me to picture what the heck was going on once I finally got it; it was better but nothing spectacular. It had a better ending than the last story. I hope the next story is better.
📱100% 8:44:18 - This is the space between The Housekeepers and Credits. This story had a slow start and overall was alright, but I could have skipped it.
This is the second time this has happened to me. The last time it was a book this time, it's an audiobook. The book only has James Patterson's name on the cover, so it appears to be a standalone novel, then you read it and discover it's 3 different novellas co-written with 3 different authors. The main difference is the cover of The House Next Door advertised 3 stories. So, I was very disappointed with this misdirection, and then they double-down with a 526-minute single track for the entire book.
I found all 3 stories to be lacking. I was frustrated by the format of the eaudiobook as rewinding was needed. They read more like ideas than novellas. It's like they are missing details, so the first half doesn't make a lot of sense, and then they catch you up in the second half. I'm not going to read any more like this if I can help it. I will be reading blurbs for Patterson from now on; no more collaboration collections for me.
Recommend to others?: Not really. This is definitely cutting room floor or sitcom material.
8h 46m narrated by Anna Caputo, Corey Carthrew, and Ellen Archer 400 pages
Genre: Mystery, Adult Fiction, Thriller > Mystery Thriller
Featuring: Novellas, Honeymoon, Berlin, Germany; CIA, Military, Violence, Sports, Security, Technology, Mafia, Los Angeles, California, Drugs
Rating as a movie: R for violence
Songs for the soundtrack: "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones
My rating: ⭐️⭐️½
3 Days to Live by James Patterson and Duane Swierczynski, read by Anna Caputo ⭐️⭐️
Women and Children First by James Patterson and Bill Schweigart, read by Corey Carthrew ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Housekeepers by James Patterson and Julie Margaret Hogben, read by Ellen Archer ⭐️⭐️½
My thoughts: 📱27% 2:22:48 - 94 minutes into this story, which ends at 143 minutes, I got confused and knew I missed something. Because there is only a single track, I had to start over a scan back to 48 minutes for 5 minutes of lost content, but I couldn't just jump back, so I let it play. All in all, I wasn't feeling "3 Days to Live"; it was kind of boring, with a decent plot but nothing special. Setting a bookmark now.
📱33% 2:52:34 Women and Children First Ch. 5 - I don't know much about what's going on, and I honestly don't care. It's very jumpy between scenes and timelines. I'll try again in the morning, it's a bit dull at the moment, could be sleepiness.
📱61% 5:21:48 - This is the space between Women and Children First and The Housekeepers. I was very confused at the beginning of this story; it took a long time for me to picture what the heck was going on once I finally got it; it was better but nothing spectacular. It had a better ending than the last story. I hope the next story is better.
📱100% 8:44:18 - This is the space between The Housekeepers and Credits. This story had a slow start and overall was alright, but I could have skipped it.
This is the second time this has happened to me. The last time it was a book this time, it's an audiobook. The book only has James Patterson's name on the cover, so it appears to be a standalone novel, then you read it and discover it's 3 different novellas co-written with 3 different authors. The main difference is the cover of The House Next Door advertised 3 stories. So, I was very disappointed with this misdirection, and then they double-down with a 526-minute single track for the entire book.
I found all 3 stories to be lacking. I was frustrated by the format of the eaudiobook as rewinding was needed. They read more like ideas than novellas. It's like they are missing details, so the first half doesn't make a lot of sense, and then they catch you up in the second half. I'm not going to read any more like this if I can help it. I will be reading blurbs for Patterson from now on; no more collaboration collections for me.
Recommend to others?: Not really. This is definitely cutting room floor or sitcom material.
July 17, 2023
This book is comprised of 3 short stories, all really good with twists I didn’t sed coming at all.
March 12, 2023
3 novellas by three different authors (& Patterson).
I liked the first story the best … It was well written and good. I wanted more.
The second story was a bit confusing for a couple of of pages. It could have been much better given the IT content.
The 3rd story was interesting.
The entire book was an easy read & good change of pace for me.
I liked the first story the best … It was well written and good. I wanted more.
The second story was a bit confusing for a couple of of pages. It could have been much better given the IT content.
The 3rd story was interesting.
The entire book was an easy read & good change of pace for me.
February 19, 2023
3 separate stories. # 1 & 3 were 4 stars, but #2 brought the rating down, Women and Children First. Out of the 3; 3 Days to Live (1) was the best; with a couple on their honeymoon. Each story had some intrigue that one or some characters died. The Housekeeper had some Russian gang influence. JP needs to go back & write 1or2 novels each year; instead of putting his name on mediocre stories. Even his Michael Bennett, Women’s Murder Club & Alex Cross series have suffered as well.
February 14, 2024
Three convoluted stores that had poor plots and story flow. Time to either improve the quality control or slow down the process of book production. I'm not sure how much involvement James Patterson even has any more. I won't be reaching out for another of his books for quite a while.
March 15, 2023
3 and 1/2 stars ⭐️. 3 stories in this book 📚 Liked the 1st and 2nd ones but not the 3rd one.
January 26, 2024
Three short stories, I only read the last two. A complete waste of time👎
April 2, 2023
The first story was great, narration was good, I really enjoyed it. The second story was ok the narration was just ok, then the third was well.. boring the narrator was not great, but I love James Patterson I’m a fan of the women’s murder club and others too I just feel that sometimes the narrators can spoil a story. It would have been better to read rather than listen to but overall great short reads to kill a few hours.
February 26, 2023
The 3 stories were OK. The publisher's description of the 3rd story was not the story I read.
March 12, 2023
Must have been a tight deadline to write this poorly.
April 17, 2023
There are three short stories.
The first one I enjoyed.
The second was really boring the first half of the story. A lot of that could have been eliminated. Started getting better the last half and the last quarter of the story was good.
The third story I didn’t like at all.
The first one I enjoyed.
The second was really boring the first half of the story. A lot of that could have been eliminated. Started getting better the last half and the last quarter of the story was good.
The third story I didn’t like at all.
January 13, 2024
First Novella
3 Days to Live—Interesting concept, clever twist
Second novella
Women and Children— Ruth Ware’s Zero Days and John Marrs’s Passengers did it better
Third novella
The Housekeepers—best of the three though the two plot lines struggled to mesh up well together.
Quick reads, but I probably wouldn’t recommend them to a friend.
3 Days to Live—Interesting concept, clever twist
Second novella
Women and Children— Ruth Ware’s Zero Days and John Marrs’s Passengers did it better
Third novella
The Housekeepers—best of the three though the two plot lines struggled to mesh up well together.
Quick reads, but I probably wouldn’t recommend them to a friend.
March 29, 2023
This book had 3 short stories. I love most of James Patterson’s books & series. The first story in this book was my favorite & I wish it had lasted longer. I could go for another book or two about that character & would love some more background on Samantha. It involves an ex-CIA agent who is on her honeymoon but she & her husband end up getting poisoned & she only has 72 hours to find those responsible. The other 2 stories just didn’t keep my attention as well.
March 8, 2024
Meh. 3 short stories. Not the best. Just when you thought the story was finally getting somewhere it ended and started a new short story.
April 16, 2024
Disappointed. Three separate stories.
September 17, 2023
I enjoyed it! 3 short stories and they were page turners. First time reading one of his books and I’m a fan
March 15, 2023
The title on the front of this book is misleading as this is a collection of three novellas. The first one IS called "3 Days to Live", but there are 2 other stories included in the book. I enjoyed all 3 stories, but I think the first two were better than the last one. I particularly believe that Patterson should have expanded the first book and turned it into a novel, with possible sequels, as the heroine in the book is a real bada**. Read the book and see if you agree with me!
September 12, 2023
Quite a Mix
These are three very different, fast-paced stories. There's murder and mayhem in store for each of them. My favorite was Women and Children First. And I really didn't like the ending of The Housekeepers.
I borrowed a copy of the audio book collection. The narrators are Anna Caputo, Corey Carthew, and Ellen Archer.
Stories: 3-4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
Here are my individual reviews for each book. Happy reading! 📚💋
3 Days to Live 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Honeymoon from Hell
This is a pretty fast-paced story once the first few chapters are laid out. Samantha Bell-Drexel gets a honeymoon adventure that no one wants. I do like her tenacity when faced with her death sentence.
Kevin Drexel makes a lasting impression, despite how things work out.
The narrator for this novella is Anna Caputo. I really liked her for Samantha.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
Women and Children First 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Guard Dog and Watchful "Dog"
4.5 stars - Chase Whelden finds himself embroiled in a battle... that he didn't see coming. I must admit, I liked this SO MUCH MORE THAN I ANTICIPATED. Seriously, it was riveting, twisty, and had some good moments along with some serious egomaniacal "villains" that required... taming.
I like that it is a tad farfetched, but realistic enough to be believable. Be careful what you say. You never know who's listening (Alexa, Suri, Cortana, or worse).
The narrator for this novella is Corey Carthew. He does a good job with the characters. The story is mostly told from Chase's POV and he pulls it off nicely.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
The Housekeepers 🌟🌟🌟 - Sticky Fingers
There were parts I liked, but overall this wasn't on par with my expectations. The Poplov cousins, Mosha and Sophie, certainly are an interesting pair.
I think what I liked the least was the ending. It was fairly fast-paced until I got to the lackluster ending. It felt like a giant letdown after everything that transpired.
The narrator for this novella is Ellen Archer. Even though I'm on the fence about the book, I think she did wonderfully with the narration.
Story: 3 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
These are three very different, fast-paced stories. There's murder and mayhem in store for each of them. My favorite was Women and Children First. And I really didn't like the ending of The Housekeepers.
I borrowed a copy of the audio book collection. The narrators are Anna Caputo, Corey Carthew, and Ellen Archer.
Stories: 3-4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
Here are my individual reviews for each book. Happy reading! 📚💋
3 Days to Live 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Honeymoon from Hell
This is a pretty fast-paced story once the first few chapters are laid out. Samantha Bell-Drexel gets a honeymoon adventure that no one wants. I do like her tenacity when faced with her death sentence.
Kevin Drexel makes a lasting impression, despite how things work out.
The narrator for this novella is Anna Caputo. I really liked her for Samantha.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
Women and Children First 🌟🌟🌟🌟 .5 - Guard Dog and Watchful "Dog"
4.5 stars - Chase Whelden finds himself embroiled in a battle... that he didn't see coming. I must admit, I liked this SO MUCH MORE THAN I ANTICIPATED. Seriously, it was riveting, twisty, and had some good moments along with some serious egomaniacal "villains" that required... taming.
I like that it is a tad farfetched, but realistic enough to be believable. Be careful what you say. You never know who's listening (Alexa, Suri, Cortana, or worse).
The narrator for this novella is Corey Carthew. He does a good job with the characters. The story is mostly told from Chase's POV and he pulls it off nicely.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
The Housekeepers 🌟🌟🌟 - Sticky Fingers
There were parts I liked, but overall this wasn't on par with my expectations. The Poplov cousins, Mosha and Sophie, certainly are an interesting pair.
I think what I liked the least was the ending. It was fairly fast-paced until I got to the lackluster ending. It felt like a giant letdown after everything that transpired.
The narrator for this novella is Ellen Archer. Even though I'm on the fence about the book, I think she did wonderfully with the narration.
Story: 3 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
July 3, 2023
This book is a SHAM!
I starts out as an interesting story but concludes at page 100 with no ending! No where on the cover does it state that it is a summary or incomplete book and that after 100 pages it will leave the reader hanging nor does it state that it contains another 2 incomplete attempts at a book. COMPLETE HOGWASH!
I have read and enjoyed many Patterson books over the years but will not bother to read the two other apparent semi-efforts by Patterson and others to suck a reader in and fail to deliver. I also doubt that I will likely read another Patterson book as I don’t have the time or patience to have to determine first if it is a “come on” by or on behalf of this egotistic author.
I starts out as an interesting story but concludes at page 100 with no ending! No where on the cover does it state that it is a summary or incomplete book and that after 100 pages it will leave the reader hanging nor does it state that it contains another 2 incomplete attempts at a book. COMPLETE HOGWASH!
I have read and enjoyed many Patterson books over the years but will not bother to read the two other apparent semi-efforts by Patterson and others to suck a reader in and fail to deliver. I also doubt that I will likely read another Patterson book as I don’t have the time or patience to have to determine first if it is a “come on” by or on behalf of this egotistic author.
March 18, 2023
sad to be a James Patterson book
I have been a devoted to Patterson books for years. I own all of his adult books and have poured over every one loving them. As usual I preordered this book and much to my disappointment found it to be a series of short stories that do not look to me like JP writings. I have loved his writing style for so many years and my library at home is 70% JP books. I understand other writers do a lot of the current issues and have not had a problem with it but if this is an example of what is coming down the line I am out. This book was such a major disappointment for me! Really hatted it!!!
I have been a devoted to Patterson books for years. I own all of his adult books and have poured over every one loving them. As usual I preordered this book and much to my disappointment found it to be a series of short stories that do not look to me like JP writings. I have loved his writing style for so many years and my library at home is 70% JP books. I understand other writers do a lot of the current issues and have not had a problem with it but if this is an example of what is coming down the line I am out. This book was such a major disappointment for me! Really hatted it!!!
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